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Lincoln School

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Lincoln School ranks 261 st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 401 Montana Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Montana elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln School is an elementary school located in Glendive, Montana, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 260 students. The school is part of the Glendive Elementary School District, which is ranked 281 out of 387 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lincoln School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in MAST/English Language Arts, MAST/Mathematics, and Montana Science Assessment/Science, has been consistently below the state averages over the past few years. In 2024-2025, Lincoln School's proficiency rates were 37.5% in MAST/English Language Arts, 25.39% in MAST/Mathematics, and 40.85% in Montana Science Assessment/Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. Compared to the nearby Jefferson School, Lincoln School's proficiency rates were also lower in all three subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 114 out of 123 Montana elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 203 out of 329 in 2021-2022, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 0 stars out of 5 in 2018-2019 to 2 stars out of 5 in recent years.

Lincoln School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 51.15% of students qualifying in the 2024-2025 school year, which is higher than the nearby Jefferson School, which had a 46.15% free and reduced lunch rate in the same year. Additionally, Lincoln School's spending per student was $9,835 in the 2018-2019 school year, the same as the nearby Jefferson School, and its student-teacher ratio has been around 14.2-14.4 in recent years, which is higher than the 12.3 ratio at Jefferson School.

260

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,174

Per pupil spending ?

51.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

213 South Nowlan
Glendive, MT 59330

(406) 377-2308

District: Glendive Elementary

Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:	Washington Middle School
High:	Dawson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 37th percentile in 2013 → 35th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (33% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Montana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg31%

Montana avg40%

261^st of 401

Montana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

281^st of 387Glendive Elementary among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	38.2	261 of 401	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.7	215 of 332	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	203 of 329	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.9	263 of 356	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.2	114 of 123	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.5	104 of 116	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.3	71 of 109	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.1	142 of 191	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.4	183 of 287	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.9	155 of 246	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	38.6	183 of 244	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	49.7	151 of 247	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.2	108 of 241	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.4	136 of 230	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.7	145 of 234	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.7	114 of 218	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	61.3	90 of 217	58.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

Science41%+3 vs state

English Language Arts38%-6 vs state

Mathematics25%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Lincoln School	Public	3-5	213 South Nowlan	Glendive	59330	Dawson County	Glendive Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 377-2308	260	18	14.4	51.2%	226 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	38.2	261^st of 401 public elementary schools	34.9%					(n/a)	37.5	25.4	$13,174
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-2	800 Jefferson School Road	Glendive	59330	Dawson County	Glendive Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 377-4155	247	20	12.3	46.2%	211 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)								(n/a)			$15,255
Deer Creek School	Public	PK, KG-8	12 Road 564	Glendive	59330	Dawson County	Deer Creek Elementary	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 687-3724	18	1	18.0		15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.9	293^rd of 401 public elementary schools	26.9%		84.9	29^th of 212 public elementary schools	86.3%	264	42.9	0.0	$18,554

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln School

What district is Lincoln School in?

Glendive Elementary

Is Lincoln School a good school?

Lincoln School ranks 261^st of 401 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln School?

Students at Lincoln School are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Lincoln School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle School
High : Dawson High School

How many students attend Lincoln School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 260 students attended Lincoln School.

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